Conservation Scientists Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $53,350 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.65
10th percentile $34,080
90th percentile $78,890
Employed locally 50
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,080
    25th
    $41,440
    50th (median)
    $53,350
    75th
    $64,770
    90th
    $78,890

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 64% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Conservation Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, IL $107,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,680
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,930
    Salem, OR $98,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,260
    Bend, OR $94,310

    Nearby metros — Conservation Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,480
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $77,280
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $75,930
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $74,960
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $62,910
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $61,960

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,180
    School Psychologists $94,290
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $81,520
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $78,790
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,370
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $51,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Lancaster?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Lancaster, PA is $25.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.61 or more per hour.

    Is Lancaster above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Lancaster, PA is 21.5% below the national median of $67,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Conservation Scientists in Lancaster?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $34,080 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,440.